Elegant Angels of Ikono,
The Akwa Ibom State female representatives in the maiden edition of the Senate President’s Football Tournament, Elegant Angels of Ikono, have qualified for the finals of the competition.
At the end of an intense contest on Friday, Elegant Angels Football Academy, sealed a confident full-time victory, defeating Young Stars of FCT by 2–0.
After dictating the tempo throughout the first half and taking a solid lead into the break, the Angels maintained their tactical discipline in the second period, controlling possession, shutting down counter-attacks, and managing the game with maturity beyond their years.
Their structure held firm, leaving the FCT side with no clear path back into the match.
Elegant Angels’ blend of composure, teamwork, and strategic execution earned them a well-deserved win and further cements their rising reputation in the Senate President Tournament.
Reacting swiftly to the news, Chairman of Ikono, Engr. Oto-Obong Essien commended the players for their resilience, focus and tenacity which have brought glory to the State.
She expressed happiness that the team resisted every form of distractions and blackmail antics, and kept their eyes on the ball to secure all the victories so far.
The Chairman urged the players and management not to be carried away by the euphoria of the victory but to go all out to win the trophy in recognition of the huge investments that Governor Eno has made in sports development in the State.
